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or: I Was At A Cracker Barrel, And I Was Like, ‘Yeah, I'll Listen To This.' IT'S A T. HANKS-GIVING MIRACLE!! The Dudes gather around the table to regroup, discuss what we're all thankful for and discuss Steven Speilberg's breezy 2002 Christmas Caper, Catch Me If You Can. CHAPTERS (00:07:16) – Review – Catch Me If You Can (01:03:42) – Beer Pairing: Nitro Milk Stout by Left Hand Brewing Co. “The Thanksgiving Song” – Ben Rector (01:07:32) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – The Haunting of Bly Manor Jacob  – Walt Disney's Robin Hood Chris – Frank Herbert's Dune Saga

IT'S A T. HANKS-GIVING MIRACLE!! The post #94 - Catch Me If You Can - T. Hanks-giving Special first appeared on War Starts at Midnight.

Jacob ranks THE DARJEELING LIMITED at the tippy top of Wes Anderson's filmography and Chris ranks it dead last. Can we convince our co-hosts to reassess their respective positions on the Whitman brothers' futile quest for enlightenment? PLUS! Get your fix of really rad recommendations, Chris's Darjeeling beer pairing, and a full ranking of every Wes Anderson film to date (sans the ones mentioning Isles or Dogs in the title). The post #78 - The Darjeeling Limited (Rebroadcast) first appeared on War Starts at Midnight.

or: The Estuary Between Order and Chaos Jacob ranks The Darjeeling Limited at the tippy top of Wes Anderson's filmography and Chris ranks it dead last. Can we convince our co-hosts to reassess their respective positions on the Whitman brothers' futile quest for enlightenment? PLUS! Get your fix of really rad recommendations, Chris's Darjeeling beer pairing, and a full ranking of every Wes Anderson film to date (sans the ones mentioning Isles or Dogs in the title). CHAPTERS (00:06:39) – Review – The Darjeeling Limited (01:01:27) – Beer Pairing: Alpha Hive by COOP Ale Works "Strangers (The Kinks Cover)” – Escondido (01:06:04) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob  – The Holy Man Chris – Thoroughbreds

or: That Bombay Talkie Theme Slaps! All aboard as The Dudes don their finest suits, hop on The Darjeeling Limited, and delve into one of Wes Anderson's most contentious films to date. Everyone knows this is Wes Anderson's worst movie, what this review presupposes is …maybe it isn't? CHAPTERS (00:09:38) – Review – The Darjeeling Limited (01:16:40) – Beer Pairing: Bengali by Sixpoint Brewery “I Turned my Back on the Written Word” – Generationals (01:20:45) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – Black Narcissus Jacob  – EuroTrip Chris – Paris, TX MUSIC Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Everyone knows The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson's worst movie, what this review presupposes is ...maybe it isn't?

or: I Have the Solution to Make Daniel Day-Lewis Happy Again Peterson Hill returns to The War Bunker to help The Dudes decide a victor in the toughest Civil War Showdown to date! It's a brutal no-holds-barred brawl that's been a decade in the making. In one corner, we have There Will Be Blood's Daniel Plainview armed only with a verbal venom and a barbaric bowling pin. In the other corner, No Country For Old Men's Anton Chigurh wielding a killer haircut and an oxygen tank… for emphysema or somethin'. Two films enter but only can be named the essentialiest motion picture of 2007 (and perhaps the entire 21st century). Sit back and sip on a stellar stout while Chris, Jacob, and Peterson go to epic lengths to survive this merciless movie matchup. CHAPTERS (00:17:37) – Review – There Will Be Blood00:45:39 – Review – No Country for Old Men “Wildlife Sculpture” – Generationals (01:25:45) – Civil War Showdown (01:58:59) – Beer Pairing: Yellow Belly by Omnipollo (in collaboration with Buxton Brewery)“Our Time (2 Shine)” – Generationals (02:05:43) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – MudboundStream: Netflix Jacob  – The Big SickStream: Amazon Prime | Rent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU Chris – Le SamouraïStream: FilmStruck | Rent: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU MUSIC Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play LINKS & NOTES Find Peterson Hill on: Twitter, Psycho Drive-In, Letterboxd Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie made Daniel Day-Lewis so sad, he quit acting by Alex McLevy on The AV Club Crispin Glover on David Letterman

Peterson Hill returns to The War Bunker to help The Dudes decide a victor in the toughest Civil War Showdown to date! It's a brutal no-holds-barred brawl that's been a decade in the making. In one corner, we have There Will Be Blood’s Daniel Plainview armed only with a verbal venom and a barbaric bowling pin. In the other corner, No Country For Old Men’s Anton Chigurh wields killer haircut and an oxygen tank... for emphysema or somethin'. Two films enter but only can be named the essentialiest motion picture of 2007 (and perhaps the entire 21st century). Sit back and sip on a stellar stout while Chris, Jacob, and Peterson go to epic lengths to survive this merciless movie matchup.

or: Get Them All Liquored Up And Take Them To The Peach Tree Dance The Dudes brew up some healthy competition within themselves to revisit Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 oil-drenched epic, There Will be Blood. They wield their best (read: horrible) Daniel Plainview impressions to tackle this tale of early 20th century individualism set against the building blocks of America – capitalism and religion. On this rewatch, do they discover that Daniel Day-Lewis actually turns in a weak and overwrought performance? (No.) Does PTA's world view further isolate Jake from fully embracing his idiosyncratic visions? (

or: Get Them All Liquored Up And Take Them To The Peach Tree Dance

or: If You're Not Against Me Don't Cross This Line. The Dudes chart a course through unprotected waters and take a dive into Wes Anderson's seafaring adventure-comedy, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Secure your sidearms. Slide into your speedos and red knit caps. And board our own submersible boat as we set out to slay this white whale Jaguar Shark. We discuss (and debate) the merits of Owen Wilson's Kentucky accent Bill Murray's impressive run of early 2000s performances… and maybe even break out in a subtle dance to the dulcet tones of Mark Mothersbaugh's music, well, some of us. CHAPTERS (00:09:52) – Review – The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (01:12:20) – Beer Pairing: Wee Beastie by Blue Owl Brewing “Cloud Nein” – Man Man (01:15:57) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – The Plot Against America Jacob  – Jules and Jim Chris – Who is Bozo Texino? MUSIC Man Man | Buy: Bandcamp

Speedos. Kentucky accents. Toxic masculinity.

or: A Riddle that I Wasn't Trying to Solve The Dudes need some extra muscle to take onBarry Egan in PTA's Punch-Drunk Love, so Casual Cinecast's Justin Herring drops by to help them wax philosophical about the greatness of the one and only Philip Seymour Hoffman and examiners the varying flavors of male rage that PTA brings to this unconventional romcom. CHAPTERS (00:09:30) – Review – Punch-Drunk Love (01:24:22) – Beer Pairing: Nuke the Whales by Eureka Heights Brew Co “Ain't no Grave” – Smokey & the Mirror (01:28:44) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Justin  – Happy Accidents & The Suitor Peterson  – That Thing You Do & The Aviator Jacob  – Tiger King Chris – City Lights MUSIC Smokey & The Mirror | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play LINKS & NOTES Follow Justin on: Twitter, Instagram Casual Cinecast: Podcast, Twitter Punch-Drunk Love Superman Theory

or: A Riddle that I Wasn’t Trying to Solve The Dudes need some extra muscle to take onBarry Egan in PTA’s Punch-Drunk Love, so Casual Cinecast’s Justin Herring drops by to help them wax philosophical about the greatness of the one and only Philip Seymour Hoffman and examiners the varying flavors of male rage that […]

or: That's Right, We've Got Another Body Buried Here This week, as we continue to conform to commands of quarantine, listen as The Dudes adorn themselves in printed shirts, double breasted suits, and exceptional bow ties to hash out their thoughts in the friscalating dusklight. Vamonos, amigos as we continue our exploration of the ouvere of two great American auteurs and get to the heart of one of Wes Anderson's most Wes-Anderson-y films ever. CHAPTERS (00:08:43) – Review – The Royal Tenenbaums (01:02:08) – Beer Pairing: Nature of the Beast by Yachats Brewing “Green” – Ben Rector (01:06:46) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – Australia Jacob  – The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley Chris – Daddy Longlegs (2009) MUSIC Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

The Dudes adorn themselves in printed shirts, double breasted suits, and exceptional bow ties to hash out their thoughts in the friscalating dusklight. Vamonos, amigos as we continue our exploration of the ouvere of two great American auteurs and get to the heart of one of Wes Anderson’s most Wes-Anderson-y films ever.

or: It Was Just Dogslaughter Come take a trip with the Masters of the Muff as we peel back the layers of PTA's sprawling LA story, Magnolia. Do the dude's dig into Tom Cruise's tighty whities? Do they wax philosophical on the kindness of Philip Seymour Hoffman? Do they know the answers to the questions Quiz Kid Donnie Smith just can't stop searching for? Can they forgive Julianne Moore in the midst of her chaotic nervous breakdown? And most importantly, does Jake think this is another dive into the desolation of PTA's sadistic hatred for his characters or will he swing back around and find the tendrils of connection holding this opus together? This episode of The Magnificent Andersons is now available to you on Video and Audio Cassette to answer all of these burning questions and so many more! CHAPTERS (00:05:12) – Review – Magnolia (01:07:54) – Beer Pairing: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewing Co. “End of the World” – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors (01:12:22) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – 50/50 Jacob  – Being There Chris – Coming Home MUSIC Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

And we're back! Join The Dudes as we discuss PTA's 3+ hour sprawling LA epic, MAGNOLIA!

or: The One with an Hour of Scott Stapp Banter on the Cutting Room Floor Are The Dudes discussing Billy Shakespeare's Hamlet …or did Jake just compare Max Fischer to the titular Shakespeare character? Can Peterson throw enough shade at Wes to provide Jake & Chris to attempt to smash him like a pancake with an elaborate tree-rigged booby trap? Join us for The Magnificent Andersons as we dissect Wes Anderson's sophomore feature, Rushmore. We dive deep into the anger and misdirected frustrations of one of Wes's most famous heroes. PLUS! Find out which frothy treat Chris pairs with this slice of Anderson whimsy and, of course, see what recommendations the gang pulled into the mix. CHAPTERS (00:06:29) – Review – Rushmore (01:08:07) – Beer Pairing: Cask-It Series Barrel Aged DNRBy COOP Ale Works “Cut Down a Tree” – Smokey & the Mirror (01:12:34) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – Juliet, Naked Jacob  – Boyood Chris – Brewster McCloud MUSIC Smokey & The Mirror | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Are The Dudes discussing Billy Shakespeare’s Hamlet ...or did Jake just compare Max Fischer to the titular Shakespeare character? Can Peterson throw enough shade at Wes to provide Jake & Chris to attempt to smash him like a pancake with an elaborate tree-rigged booby trap?

or: How much do you squat? The Dudes return to disect PTA's breakout sphomore picture, Boogie Nights! Will Jake finally understand why PTA belongs in the discussion next to the likes of Wes Anderson? Will Peterson sing ‘The Touch' in its entirety? Can Chris find a beer massive enough to pair with this 2.5 hour epic? Let's find out! CHAPTERS (00:05:48) – Review – Boogie Nights (01:06:57) – Beer Pairing: 25th Anniversary Big Yeti by Great Divide Brewing Company “Kids (MPLS Version)” – Ben Rector (01:11:49) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – Arctic (2019) Jacob  – Jackie Brown (1997) Chris – Day for Night (La Nuit américaine) (1973) MUSIC Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

or: How much do you squat? The Dudes return to disect PTA’s breakout sphomore picture, Boogie Nights! Will Jake finally understand why PTA belongs in the discussion next to the likes of Wes Anderson? Will Peterson sing ‘The Touch’ in its entirety? Can Chris find a beer massive enough to pair with this 2.5 hour […]

or: Through the Wes Anderson Prism This week The Dudes break out of the nut house to embark on a fulfilling life of petty crime. CHAPTERS (00:07:40) – Review – Bottle Rocket (01:13:48) – Beer Pairing: Mostly Harmless by Eureka Heights Brew Co “Dairy Queen” – Beau Jennings and the Tigers (01:19:33) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson  – The Farewell Jacob  – Napoleon Dynomite Chris – Deadeye Dick by Kurt Vonnegut MUSIC Beau Jennings and the Tigers | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

This week The Dudes break out of the nut house to embark on a fulfilling life of petty crime ...and review Wes Anserson's Bottle Rocket.

or: Shock-a-locka-do, Old Timer! The Dudes kick off the inogural episode of The Magnificent Andersons with a discussion of Paul Thomas Anderson's first feature – Hard Eight. CHAPTERS (00:10:14) – Hard Eight (01:09:00) – Beer Pairing: Oak-Aged Maple Pecan Porter Reserve by 903 Brewers “A List of the Virtues” – Generationals (01:13:52) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Peterson – War Horse Jacob  – Barry (HBO) Chris – Chasing the Moon MUSIC Generationals | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

The Dudes kick off the inogural episode of The Magnificent Andersons with a discussion of Paul Thomas Anderson's first feature - Hard Eight.

Chris from the Casual Cinecast podcast joins the Dudes to look back at Michael Bay's Armageddon.

Chris from the Casual Cinecast podcast joins the Dudes to look back at Michael Bay's Armageddon.

or: Sleep Tight, Sugar It's the end of an era! Chris & Jake wrap up their epic journey into John Carpenter's colossal canon with a surprising little gem. PLUS! We've got a big announcement for the next War Starts at Midnight limited series. CHAPTERS (00:08:18) – Review – The Ward (00:50:23) – Beer Pairing: Wake Up Dead Nitro by Left Hand Brewing Company “Drive” – Ben Rector (00:56:53) – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob  – FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened Chris – Rashomon MUSIC Ben Rector | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play

Chris & Jake wrap up their long journey into John Carpenter's colossal canon with a surprising gem.

or: Something, Something, Megazord Jacob & Chris drill deeper into the core of John Carpenter’s filmography to discuss The Master’s penultimate film. SHOW NOTES 00:02:15 – Review – Ghosts of Mars00:50:30 – Beer Pairing: Karbachtoberfest by Karbach Brewing Co“What Kind of World Are You Living In?” – Dragon Inn 300:55:31 – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob  – The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the […]

or: Something, Something, Megazord Jacob & Chris drill deeper into the core of John Carpenter’s filmography to discuss The Master’s penultimate film. SHOW NOTES 00:02:15 – Review – Ghosts of Mars00:50:30 – Beer Pairing: Karbachtoberfest by Karbach Brewing Co“What Kind of World Are You Living In?” – Dragon Inn 300:55:31 – Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Jacob  – The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the […]

Surprise! While conducting some much-needed post-holiday-hibernation housekeeping, we found this entire long-lost review of Space Bear Star Wars: The Last Jedi. By now, you've already heard every hot take imaginable for this film - but where are all of the cinephile nerds diving into the relationships between The Last Jedi and the late work of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa? Right here, of course!

Surprise! While conducting some much-needed post-holiday-hibernation housekeeping, we found this entire long-lost review of Space Bear Star Wars: The Last Jedi. By now, you've already heard every hot take imaginable for this film - but where are all of the cinephile nerds diving into the relationships between The Last Jedi and the late work of John Ford and Akira Kurosawa? Right here, of course!

It's finally here! A brand new Halloween film ... and more importantly - a brand new John Carpenter score! The Dudes review David Gordon Green's Halloween (the direct sequel to John Carpenter's Halloween that has absolutely nothing to do with Rob Zombie's Halloween), play Score the Score, and somehow find a way to connect The Lego Batman Movie to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. PLUS Chris pairs this stylish slasher with a dark and boozy beer doubles down on the sweetness ...and the bite.

It's finally here! A brand new Halloween film ... and more importantly - a brand new John Carpenter score! The Dudes review David Gordon Green's Halloween (the direct sequel to John Carpenter's Halloween that has absolutely nothing to do with Rob Zombie's Halloween), play Score the Score, and somehow find a way to connect The Lego Batman Movie to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. PLUS Chris pairs this stylish slasher with a dark and boozy beer doubles down on the sweetness ...and the bite. 

We've reached the end of an era. With this episode, we can no longer endlessly taunt Jake for one of the most shameful cinematic sins ever confessed on the War Starts at Midnight and The Carpenter Shop, because today Jake finally watched John Carpenter's Halloween!  Listen as we analyze this indie horror juggernaut, discuss the what does (or doesn't) make The Master of Horror a certified auteur and debate who would win in a fight to the death between R.J. MacReady and The Shape.

We've reached the end of an era. With this episode, we can no longer endlessly taunt Jake for one of the most shameful cinematic sins ever confessed on the War Starts at Midnight and The Carpenter Shop, because today Jake finally watched John Carpenter's Halloween!  Listen as we analyze this indie horror juggernaut, discuss the what does (or doesn't) make The Master of Horror a certified auteur and debate who would win in a fight to the death between R.J. MacReady and The Shape.

Jacob & Chris hunt down the final movie in John Carpenter's rocky 90s filmography and find out if it's a hidden gem or a plague on the entire Carpenter Canon. With a name like Vampires, this has gotta be right in The Master of Horror's wheelhouse, right?

Jacob & Chris hunt down the final movie in John Carpenter's rocky 90s filmography and find out if it's a hidden gem or a plague on the entire Carpenter Canon. With a name like Vampires, this has gotta be right in The Master of Horror's wheelhouse, right?

The Dudes discuss yet another horror remake by John Carpenter ...but is it another hidden gem buried deep in The Master's 90s filmography? Or are we left wondering why exactly John Carpenter's name rests above the title?

The Dudes discuss yet another horror remake by John Carpenter ...but is it another hidden gem buried deep in The Master's 90s filmography? Or are we left wondering why exactly John Carpenter's name rests above the title?

The Dudes are joined once again by Maxx Crawford to discuss Chris's War Crime/Maxx's favorite movie of all time - ROAD HOUSE! *PLUS* we create our own rules for the Road House drinking game and Chirs highlights a double IPA that you should try next time you visit the Double Deuce.

The Dudes are joined once again by Maxx Crawford to discuss Chris's War Crime/Maxx's favorite movie of all time - ROAD HOUSE! *PLUS* we create our own rules for the Road House drinking game and Chirs highlights a double IPA that you should try next time you visit the Double Deuce.

Jacob and Chris fight off delirium in a late night discussion of John Carpenter's first film of the 90s, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN. PLUS! Chris pairs this perplexing picture with a confoundingly clear beer and Jake revisits a noir classic.

Jacob and Chris fight off delirium in a late night discussion of John Carpenter's first film of the 90s, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN. PLUS! Chris pairs this perplexing picture with a confoundingly clear beer and Jake revisits a noir classic.

Jason Yang (aka Work More or Less / Invisible Element) returns to the Jedi Council for a spirited (and belated) discussion of Solo: A Star Wars Story. PLUS Chris recommends a funky fruit-forward farmhouse ale and a surprise guest drops by!

Jason Yang (aka Work More or Less / Invisible Element) returns to the Jedi Council for a spirited (and belated) discussion of Solo: A Star Wars Story. PLUS Chris recommends a funky fruit-forward farmhouse ale and a surprise guest drops by!

Chris & Jacob discuss John Carpenter's final film of the 80's - They Live! You don't have to listen, but we're giving you a choice: either put on this podcast, or start eatin' that trash can!

Chris & Jacob discuss John Carpenter's final film of the 80's - They Live! You don't have to listen, but we're giving you a choice: either put on this podcast, or start eatin' that trash can!

DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN? Special guest and Fantasy Movie League royalty Phil Lucia (aka School of Rock) joins Chris & Jacob in the War Bunker to discuss a personal War Crime, Hal Ashby's BEING THERE.